City of Wanneroo seeking feedback on rates proposal

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THE City of Wanneroo is seeking community feedback on its rates proposal for 2020-21, which will see some rates reduced but others increased.

In April, the council agreed to develop the 2020-21 budget based on no increase to annual rates per property, subject to no change in valuation, and no increase to City-set fees and charges.

However, State revaluations in May saw changes to property values across the City.

Therefore, the proposed rate in the dollar for the City’s residential improved category will be 7.6953, with the minimum residential rate maintained at the 2019-20 amount of $988.

This will see 56 per cent of properties with a reduction in rates, 8 per cent with no change, 31 per cent with an increase of up to $150, and 5 per cent with an increase more than $150.

The council held a special meeting on Wednesday night, voting unanimously to seek ratepayer feedback on the proposed differential rates for residential and commercial properties.

Mayor Tracey Roberts said the City understood the hardship the community was facing and the proposed rate in the dollar would provide a reduction for the majority of residential ratepayers.

“The council has worked hard to minimise long-term financial impacts on its ratepayers while ensuring it can continue to provide essential services and a capital works program designed to stimulate the economy,” she said.

For residential vacant, the proposed rate in the dollar is 13.416, with a minimum of $970.

For commercial/industrial it is proposed at 7.708 for improved and 7.186 for vacant, both with a minimum of $1344.